AG's
What i find is the most interesting thing about AGs is how they seem to
compensate but i think all plants do. I didn't really believe it until i
tried cutting out every other secondary -I thought it was a crazy idea---but
then the leaves left got bigger and filled the space. But just didn't like
that idea it seemed the more leaves and vine nodes buried had to be the
best. Either way same results for me Then i tried a lax no bury test......no
world records but not a heck of alot of difference I attribute this to good
soil- -but lets face it every lb. counts!! So does this mean skip a node or
two will the plant compensate? Most would say no and i wonder--- bury every
thing and i am with that group. But what i think we are seeing is timely
pruning is making the main root system stronger. That alot of taps are
supporting the vine to travel out in search of nutrients and a safety to
ensure that if the vine stump rots the plant can then shift to support the
fruits seed production . Alot of plants seem to to spread and root but their
contributions to the mother root hell who knows? Now one would calculate
that the tap root just under the pumpkin would be the most
efficient.......yet most the time it is cut early on...and yet the
compensation seems to be there. Any thoughts??
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